Charlemange's Empire: Write a summary of each topic in the sections of the chart.
Society
Empire
Early Carolingians
Education
Charlemagne's Rise to Power
Religion
Charlemagne's Rule
Law
Short Answer: Answer the following question using information from the chart and the text.
1. What were the Papal States
2. Why was it important that the pope crowned Charlemagne emperor?
3. Who were the teachers in Charlemagne's schools?
4. Why was Charlemagne's support of education important?
5. Why do you think that the empire did not last long after Charlemagne's death?
Essay: Write at least 3 sentences to answer the following questions.
1. How did Charlemagne and the Carolingians build the Frankish Empire?
2. How did Charlemagne's actions contribute to shaping a new society?
2. How did Charlemagne's actions contribute to shaping a new society?
Title: Jan 5­1:40 PM (1 of 5)
New Invaders
People
Description
Vikings
Magyars
Muslims
1. Why did many Europeans fear the Vikings?
2. What made the Magyar raids in eastern Europe so devastating?
3. Why did Muslims raid towns in southern Europe?
Title: Jan 6­3:26 PM (2 of 5)
Key Terms and People:
Knights
Fief
Vassal
Feudal System
Fealty
Manorial System
Serfs
What were the characteristics of the political and economic systems that organized societies in Western Europe in the Middle Ages?
A. The Feudal System
1. What were the origins of Feudalism?
2. What was the relationship between Knights and Lords?
3. What were the obligations between Lords and vassals?
4. What were three factors that made the feudal system so complicated?
B. The Manorial System
1. What was the difference between peasants and serfs?
2. Summarize life on the typical manor.
3. How did lords and peasants benefit from the manorial system?
C. Daily Life in the Middle
1. What were the early castles like?
2. Describe the homes, meals and work of peasants.
Title: Oct 15­7:45 AM (3 of 5)
Chapter 13 Section 4
Monarchy
How did the Monarchy Grow
England
France
Holy Roman Empire
Spain
Portugal
Key Terms and People
Alfred the Great
William the Conqueror
Elanor of Aquitaine
Magna Carta
Parliament
Hugh Capet
Title: Jan 27­7:59 AM (4 of 5)
Otto the Great
Reconquista
How did the Monarchy Change?
Title: Oct 16­8:47 AM (5 of 5)